Composites Design Engineer, Advanced Concepts

About the role

BETA Technologies is seeking a Composites Design Engineer to develop detailed composite concepts for electric aircraft. The role supports aircraft development and builds reusable capability for Advanced Systems teams, working onsite in South Burlington, VT with hybrid remote options.

Key responsibilities

• Create laminate and core layouts, ply concepts, joints, and producibility features, and maintain design documentation.
• Coordinate with senior composites, structures, stress, manufacturing, and NDT teams to produce and maintain composite layouts and detail studies.
• Document assumptions, interfaces, risks, and verification needs in configuration‑controlled records and communicate status in technical reviews.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in aerospace, mechanical, materials, manufacturing engineering or related field.
• 0–3 years of relevant experience with composite coursework, internships, research, or hands‑on projects.
• Must be a US Person.

Required skills

• Working knowledge of composite materials, laminate and sandwich construction, bonded and mechanically fastened joints.
• Ability to create or modify 3D CAD models and product definitions, incorporating manufacturing and inspection constraints.
• Familiarity with GD&T, damage tolerance, environmental durability, NDT, and repair considerations.
• Proficiency in CATIA/3DEXPERIENCE or another production CAD system.

What we offer

• Competitive salary $85,000–$115,000 USD per year.
• Restricted and Performance Stock Units, comprehensive health benefits, paid parental leave, daily lunch, flight lessons and other perks.